Audio Books and eBooks Page

What is an eBook?

An eBook is a book presented in a format which allows it to be read on a computer or smart device such as a tablet or iPhone. 

Advantages?

• Accessible Everywhere: Many books can be downloaded on a single device, making it easy to carry around and taking up less space.   Books can be downloaded from anywhere, meaning you do not have to leave your home to get a new book.
• Accessibility Options: Most reading apps allow for increased font size, changing of the font style, and read-aloud features. Digital book platforms also have a wider selection of audiobooks.
• Interactive Elements: Reading apps also have features where you can highlight text, bookmark pages, take notes, and search for dictionary definitions. You can even search the text and use hyperlinks to access extra information.

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Missouri Libraries 2 Go (LIVE May 20, 2025)

You can borrow eBooks and audiobooks from our library's Missouri Libraries 2 Go collection. You can read or listen to downloaded books through the free app Libby. This is a free app created by OverDrive and is available for Android, IOS and Windows 10 devices. You can even have eBooks delivered to a Kindle or Kindle App through Libby.   The cost of this service is covered by our library, you just have to log in with your Patron card!

How to use Libby

Missouri Libraries 2 Go Facebook Link

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EBSCO eBooks

You can also download and borrow eBooks through EBSCO to read on your computer or reader app. EBSCO eBooks also have the added feature of being able to download PDF versions of their available books.  Your patron number will have to be loaded to have access to this service.

Once you have signed in for this service using your Patron number, you can do specific searches on titles.  You can also type in "ebooks" and then, using the"All filters" option at the top, pick categories (i.e. "juvenile fiction", "adult mystery", etc).     This is a great resource for non-fiction topics as well!

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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg is a library of over 75,000 free eBooks, no subscription requirped.  Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired.

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LibriVox Audiobooks

LibriVox audiobooks are free for anyone to listen to, on their computers, iPods or other mobile device, or to burn onto a CD.

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ManyBooks

A library of close to 50,000 free eBooks; also Discounted eBooks.  Create a free account at their site to access eBooks.

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BookBub

Join to access free and discounted eBooks.